H.R. No. 1992
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Richard Garcia has been named the 2009 Man of the
Year by the Mercedes Area Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Mercedes High School, Mr. Garcia
attended Pan American University, and while pursuing his
undergraduate studies, he maintained his connection with his
community by serving as an intern with the City of Mercedes; and
WHEREAS, He earned his bachelor of arts degree in 1985 and
went on to work with Texas Rural Legal Aid; he later rejoined the
City of Mercedes, serving as planning director and assistant city
manager before becoming city manager in 2002; and
WHEREAS, Providing his fellow residents with effective and
productive leadership, he has been actively involved in the Hidalgo
County Metropolitan Planning Organization, the Lower Rio Grande
Valley Development Council, and the Urban County Advisory Board; he
also shared his time with a number of professional associations,
serving on the advisory committee of the International City/County
Management Association, American Planning Association, and
National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his invaluable civic service, this
notable Texan has been closely involved with the PTA on various
local campuses and supported the Mercedes Band Boosters; he is also
a member of the Mercedes Area Chamber of Commerce board of
directors; and
WHEREAS, His generous nature and sense of personal commitment
to the people of Mercedes have also been evident in the times he has
helped individuals in need, including by providing his own
financial resources, to ensure they have basic necessities; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Garcia faithfully attends Sacred Heart Catholic
Church and is devoted to his family; he has been married to his
wife, Dahlia, for 21 years and has two children, Danielle Renee and
Ricardo Daniel; and
WHEREAS, The residents of Mercedes have benefited greatly
from Richard Garcia's exemplary achievements and contributions to
the community, and it is a pleasure to join in honoring him; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Richard Garcia on being named the
2009 Man of the Year by the Mercedes Area Chamber of Commerce and
extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Garcia as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Martinez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1992 was adopted by the House on May
19, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House